Steve McNair the Inspiration for the Song "Country Strong"

by Jimmy on Feb 26, 2011 12:10 PM CST in Tennessee Titans Commentary

Jim Wyatt highlighted a pretty cool story this morning from something called "The Boot." Apparently the Jennifer Hanson, who wrote the song "Country Strong," got the idea from an interview with Steve McNair. According to Wyatt's story, Hanson's husband got the idea when he saw an interview with McNair where he said the boys on the team called him "Country Strong." Gwyenth Paltrow released the song last year as her movie with the same title was coming out.

I think all of us who watched Air McNair play would agree that "Country Strong" is a perfect nickname for him considering all of the injuries he played through in his career. August and I were talking the other day about how his death still stings any time we read a story or anecdote about him. I just hope that the next quarterback the Titans bring in has even half of the heart and dedication that #9 did.

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man, i miss that guy.

by NikoliVoltron on Feb 26, 2011 12:26 PM CST reply actions

Ditto…

I had to stop arguing with drunks, Steeler fans, and all other fools.
It was making my brick wall jealous...

by steeler-hater on Feb 26, 2011 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

Amen!

R.I.P. Stevie Mac!

by Tyler George Nilson on Feb 26, 2011 12:59 PM CST reply actions

I like his original nickname the most...

Steve “Air” McNair….which he got for shattering all the passing records at Alcorn State. Good luck trying to find someone to replace him. For a minute there, I thought maybe VY would be that guy, but I was wrong….again!!…BTW Jimmy, thanks for everything you do to keep it interesting for us in the off season….I know it’s alot of work without many props…so….thank you, buddy…your hard work does not go unnoticed!!

Music City Miracles Hall Of Fame, Class of 2010

Success is not given to those who know what to do......unless they do it.

by titansfan4ever on Feb 26, 2011 1:24 PM CST reply actions

If we can find a QB with half the heart and dedication of #9

there’s no doubt we’ll be back in the mix in the AFC South in no time.

But even if we weren’t, I could at least be proud to root for him.

"Do the Titans have a miracle left in them in what has been a magical season to this point? If they do, they need it now. Christie kicks it high and short. Gonna be fielded by Lorenzo Neal at the 25; he dishes it back to Wycheck; he throws it across the field to Dyson. 30, 40, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, 5, endzone...touchdown, Titans! There are no flags on the field! It's a miracle! Tennessee has pulled a miracle! A miracle for the Titans!"

by TennesseeTyrants on Feb 26, 2011 3:24 PM CST reply actions